Political Violence Grips Bangladesh

By

Syed Zain Al-Mahmood

Oct. 27, 2013 2:05 p.m. ET

DHAKA, Bangladesh—At least 10 people were killed across Bangladesh over the weekend as opposition supporters, who launched a three-day nationwide strike Sunday, clashed with police and ruling-party activists.

The general strike called by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its allies has closed businesses and schools and blocked transportation across the country.